Church of Bethphage
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The Church of Bethphage, also spelled Beitphage, meaning "house of the unripe figs", is a Franciscan church located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It contains a stone traditionally identified as the one which Jesus used to mount the donkey at the start of his procession into Jerusalem.
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Church of Bethphage | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Leadership | Franciscan Order, Custody of the Holy Lanf |
Location | |
Location | Jerusalem |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Antonio Barluzzi |
Completed | 1883 |
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